# Sci-Fi Sheet Cakes These Star Wars-Themed Cakes are Perfect for Fans of the Iconic Series By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-12-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-warsthemed-cakes References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2015/12/baskin-robbins-selling-star-wars-force-awakens-cakes.html) & [baskinrobbins](https://www.baskinrobbins.com/content/baskinrobbins/en/products/cake/cakegallery.html) To celebrate the release of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens,' [Baskin-Robbins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galactic-brownie-ice-cream) is currently selling two delicious Star Wars-themed cakes. The past few months have seen a significant rise in the number of [Star Wars-inspired products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars). The latest Star Wars offering comes in the form of a delicious sheet cake topped with collectible memorabilia. As part of a promotional campaign, Baskin-Robbins is offering two decadent Star Wars-themed cakes. One of the desserts available is the Darth Vader Cake, which is a classic sheet cake topped with a plastic Darth Vader helmet. The second movie-inspired creation is the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Cake, which is a sheet cake adorned with images of characters from the movie. This particular cake is topped with a droid that spins and moves when activated. Both of the cakes are available now until the end of December. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Star Wars Themed Merchandise:** Businesses can capitalize on the continued popularity of Star Wars by creating new merchandise that appeals to fans. - **Collectible Toppings:** Incorporating collectible items as toppings for cakes and desserts can help drive sales and create a unique selling point for businesses. - **Motion-activated Decorations:** Using motion-activated decorations on desserts can provide a new level of interactivity for customers and can have applications beyond just the food industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage businesses can incorporate collectible toppings and motion-activated decorations on desserts to create new and unique products for customers. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can license their characters and properties to businesses creating Star Wars themed merchandise, providing a new revenue stream. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can create collectible items that are specifically designed to be used as toppings on desserts or as part of other food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-oreo-cookies.md) - [Sci-Fi Coffee Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-coffee-brews.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Themed Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obiwan-kenobi-cereal.md) - [Dual-Flavor Movie-Inspired Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-celebration-cake.md) - [Sci-Fi Bath Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-bath-soap.md) - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Festive Sci-Fi Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat-walker.md)